Official Website of Hadrian's Wall Country

A virtual gateway to Hadrian's Wall Country, including plan your visit, roman site details and a visual gallery.

Book and Pre Visit

In this section you will find useful information on how to book a visit

Have you looked at the checklist for useful tips and information to ask site staff? Download the "Plan Your Visit" Checklist from the downloads section.

Contact the site(s) you are visiting.

You can find contact details on our interactive map.

Book your visit in writing. Remember to book any other facilities such as workshop or education room.

Book your transport.

Arrange and do a pre-visit to finalise educational activities, risk assessment and to familiarise yourself with the site. Even if your visit is being led, it is essential you familiarise yourself with the site in advance.

Prepare and brief all leaders and helpers on the purpose of the visit, what is expected of them, timing of the day (including lunch) and emergency procedures. Prepare them to take part in the activities.

Inform the parents and gain their permission

- Venue.
- Purpose of visit.
- Time of departure.
- Expected time of return.
- Contact details in case the group is late.
- Appropriate clothing.
- Lunch arrangements.
- How much money allowed.
- Do parents have objections to their child being photographed?
- Cost.

Things to tell children

- Purpose of visit.
- Time of departure.
- Expected time of return.
- Appropriate clothing.
- Lunch arrangements.
- Materials needed e.g. clipboard, pen.
- Facilities on site.
- Expected behaviour on the visit.